This is the best pizza we have ever and possibly will ever have. It's the total package: amazing flavor, quality ingredients, great service, and nice ambiance. If you love Neapolitan pizza you will love Pizza e Pazzi! read more

mmmmmmmmmmMMMMM one of the best Pizza you can eat at st clair West or I would say in Toronto I guess only those people gonna dislike it who they don't know what exactly pizza is coz a lot of pizza place in north America cook the way north American likes it but Real Italiano Pizza MAMA MIA lol its delicious just melts in your mouth believe me each time I tried it was on its best a bit pricy but Its worth it, read more

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I didn't know anything about this until I parked my car to head to Marcellos. Fortunately, Marcellos was quite busy so we opted to go here instead, and I'm glad we did. As others mentioned, it is a small place and they couldn't seat us right away but we opted to wait. Service the entire evening was pretty good and prompt. We weren't super hungry so we didn't order a lot - just wine, two apps and a pizza. The octopus was fantastic - smelled, tasted great with a great texture - not rubbery nor is it like jello. Also ordered polenta, and the yellow tomato sauce definitely made the dish. They promptly informed us that there wasn't any rhubarb for the dish but we wanted it anyways. For the pizza we had the zucca because of the unusual (for us) ingredient of butternut squash. I loved the crust and how all the flavours melded together. For dessert it was a tiramisu. It was house made the day before (good start) but alas.. The cream was fantastic but I wish there was more lady fingers in it. Definitely a solid find and worthwhile to visit. read more

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This location is now a Pizzaiolo and my review is for the Pizzaiolo only at 1182 St. Clair West. I ordered 3 pizza for delivery in early August while on vacation and had them delivered. They were fabulous and the delivery was spot on. I would order from them again if I ever visit this area again. read more

I've had the pizza and the pasta here and absolutely love it! Family run business so you can tell that love and care go into everything they do. Recently had the Duck Ragu on Tagliatelle pasta which is not on the menu (available a few times a year) and OMG was it ever delicious. Ask for the chilli oil if you like a bit of spice. Highly recommend this place! read more

My family & I hosted a lunch for 35 people this past weekend, I can't speak highly enough about this restaurant! David & the entire staff were amazing, so attentive & accommodating. Most importantly the food was incredible, family is still raving about the Gnocchi! Great job Pizza e Pazzi! read more

Went to meet some friends that had been here a few times. Had the Meatballs to start, Parpadelli with peas & ham in a cream sauce AMAZING and a pizza. all turned out really good! Plus the server gave us some Lemonchello on the house after! read more

Would I go back - Yes Here's why -Pizza is fantastic -Atmosphere is everything you want, right amount of noise, good tables and chairs and not too big. -price is decent There is nothing earth shattering about this place, but overall low risk, great food. There's something comforting about that. read more

One of very few places in the city to sells authentic Neapolitan pizza. What is Neapolitan pizza you ask? Well there are a few rules (http://www.pizzanapoletana.org/images/file/disciplinare%202008%20UK.pdf). Basically it comes down to very specific authentic ingredients and a cooking time of 60-90 seconds in an oven 905°. (WHOA!) Anyway, this pizza is superb. A million times better than the stuff you get for takeout and to top it all off the restaurant itself it trendy and comfortable, the service is friendly and quick and the prices are pretty reasonable. Check it out. You won't be disappointed! read more

Pizza e Pazzi is essentially Libretto without the long wait or the Ossington crowd. This is VPN certified pizza to the bone. Arguably, it has even a better crust than that of Libretto as it is more chewy, or doughy. I usually get the pizza margherita, which always hits the spot and keeps me coming back. The appetizers are really good as well. I would suggest trying out the calamari, which come without sauce, and the suppli fritti. I tried the tiramisu once, but I found there was way too much cocoa powder on top. Overall, great atmosphere, good service. The restuarant itself is not too big, but it does tend to get a little bit hot, especially at the back and near the woodburning oven. I would suggest getting a seat at the front in front of the bar. read more

Definitely gives Pizza Libretto a run for its money. Pizza e Pazzi is a new addition to the tiny group of Toronto restaurants that serve authentic Pizza Napolitana. And it's very good Pizza Napolitana too. The basic Margherita was perfect in its simplicity - perfectly blistered crust, perfectly melted mozzarella di buffala, fantastically flavourful tomatoes and basil. Bonus points to the server for upselling me on a great glass of Falanghina before my meal instead of the pinot grigio I was contemplating. The service was a bit slow and inattentive otherwise, though, and the environment a bit cluttered and uncomfortable. I will need to go back and delve deeper into their menu, but the pizza alone makes Pizza e Pazzi well worth a visit. read more

My favourite restaurant in the whole city. The charcuterie / antipasto board is amazing. Ingredients are so fresh. The margherita pizza is a must try. The primavera white pizza is also incredible. Thy the caprese salad for an EXPERIENCE. Service has always been great. Been coming here for years. read more

Really nice place with a laid back, vibrant atmosphere, which also makes it a great place to bring kids earlier in the evening. Service is fast, attentive, and friendly. I had the Puttanesca the first time i went and a pizza the second, and both were delicious. I plan to sample the beers when I go back as a non-pregnant, my husband seemed to enjoy them! BADLY need more places of this calibre in the Dufferin/St. Clair area. read more

We went to Pizza e Pazzi for a family dinner and had two children with us (who were not mine, but I was still disgusted with they way they treated out table). The entire time we were there we felt as if we were a burden for the waiter. I saw him numerous times serve other people refills on water and constantly ask how they were doing, but never once came to our table. He had a poor attitude towards us. As we were eating dessert, the manager came up to us and asked us if we could move over (effectively squish in) so he could take one of the tables and seat a couple. We were rushed and pushed out, but the only reason we were there so long is because our food took over an hour to be served-- if they wanted us out they should have had better service. I have never experienced horrible service like this. We usually go to Marcello's, but thought we would give this a try....that was a mistake. If they are not willing to accommodation children then they should make this clear either on their door or on their website. The food was okay, but I have had much better pizza in numerous places through out the city. I will never go back to this restaurant, nor recommend it to anyone. read more

Thankfully the food is amazing which outweighs the often rude servers. I was called a foreigner for paying with a debit card by a chubby little fellow. I was laughed at for asking if they had tea on one occasion and if they had chicken on another. A friend of mine was laughed at for asking if they had any gluten free pasta which is an extremely common request these days. Apparently the area of Italy this place supposedly represents doesn't allow chicken tea or questions based on the servers attitudes. Again, thankfully the food is great otherwise I would have likely punched some dicks by now. read more

We aren't seated long before we're offered beer, wine, and complimentary olives, mushroom tapenade and fresh red fife and pita. I'm surprised in the best way- so few places I've been to offer something for the table to snack on while orders are prepping and drinks are being poured, let alone something as delightful as this. The mushroom tapenade is marinaded and moist, not soggy. It's briny, it's juice doing well to moisten the spongy white bread and pita. The olives are firm, green, and drizzled with olive oil. I love the bread which is incredibly fresh, and polish off half the basket to myself, dipping the bread chunks generously in olive oil. Mains are ordered, as is a pizza to share. Despite my conviction that I would get a pizza to myself, the pasta selection is incredibly tantalizing, and all three of us opt for different kinds of semolina entrees. To keep things simple in the anticipation of heavy mains, and out of consideration for the vegetarianism of one guest, the simplest pizza is ordered- a classic Margherita ($13). In the traditional style, this pizza is only tomato sauce and mozzarella. Such simplicity requires the very best ingredients, which are readily supplied. The pizza arrives steaming, blisters on the soft and dusty crust. It's great. My first Neapolitan pizza! The dough is really the most important thing here, I realize, cutting through it with a knife and a bit of difficulty. Incredibly naan-like in thickness and doughiness, I felt like this recipe could have been passed down from nonna to nonna for centuries (it probably has been). Sensitivity and though has gone into selecting the fixings of the pizza. The buffalo mozzarella is melted and sultry, just adding enough sharp kick to work with the pool of fresh tomato sauce held in the thick dike of crust. It doesn't taste like PIZZA SAUCE, just like gorgeous vine ripe tomatoes, fresh and pureed with nothing to complicate them. In a move mimicking her hair style, Amanda ordered manicotti. I don't think it was a deliberate choice, but the two big round rolls did look a bit like the big curl on one side of her head. In retrospect, I can see how drawing dinner like this might make Pizza e Pazzi a little less appealing to future patrons...we found no hair in our food! Not even our own. So forgive my drawings, sometimes I forget that putting one and one together occasionally equals eww. Understated and simple, the manicotti was pleasant and satisfying without doing anything unpredictable, or being bold enough to really shock the taste buds. Soft spinach and ricotta stuffed pasta was ladled with that same fresh, sunny tomato sauce. It tastes sweet since there isn't too much salt, and everything is brought together simply with little added frills. The thick pasta makes it a pleasantly heavy dish, and it's alright that there's no side of salad to go along with it. The fresh basil leaf added a nice kick, and there was a taste of mushroom throughout. Let's swing over to another extreme- the amazing experience Laura ordered. If the manicotti was a bit plain, Pizza e Pazzi went out of their way to make this spaghetti alla puttenesca ($14) incredibly bold. They combined the saltiest, briniest ingredients- puckered black olives shrunken with ripeness, juice laden capers (I've never been a fan), and stringy bits of tuna and zippy anchovy. The tomato sauce was lumpy with fish, just like mariners take on a bolognaise. It was INCREDIBLY fishy! I wonder if they needed two kinds of fish? Everything was salty but the tomato sauce was still fresh, so in the end it wasn't an overpowering experience- just bold and flavourful. And huge! What a generous portion of spaghetti! I also ordered a pasta dish to myself, choosing the appealing sounding ear-shaped pasta, oreciette alle cime di rape ($14). When it arrived, I kept thinking of ninja turtles- it reminds me a lot of more of turtle shell than of ears! Dude. This was another dish with anchovy, a fish I'm happy to see get so much love on a menu (it's one of those oft-sustainable fishies). Like the manicotti before it, the orechiette may have suffered from a lack of boldness! It was buttery with olive oil, and bitter from the rapini, two flavours which did make for a fun back and forth over my palate. I wish there had been more to it than those crisp first notes. Even the spice from the anchovies and a few chili flakes left quickly. Perhaps it isn't bad to have a light and fresh pasta in the summer, but I should know that when I order pasta, I want something that leaves me feeling heavy. I enjoyed the smoky finish with my beer, and it was over all too quickly. Next time, I'll order something with cheese! read more

Very pleased with the service and food at this place. The appetizer was really interesting and tasted amazing. It had a mozzarella cheese ball wrapped around more creamy cheese inside, on a plate of salad with proscuito and parmesan cheese. Whoever came up with this combination is brilliant! The cabonara pasta was really nice as well as the pizza. The appetizer and the bread at the beginning was what really stood out though read more

We live in the neighbourhood, and thought we'd give it a try. To start, the bread they served was fabulous. Very fresh and tasty. Though we did have to ask them to bring balsamic vinegar. The only had olive oil on the table. We both got pizzas, and to be honest, we were let down. They were OK, but I've had many better authentic Italian-style pizzas in Toronto. Nothing I'd order again, especially considering they weren't exactly cheap. The wine, on the other hand, was fantastic. We ordered a Chianti and loved it. Now for the real deal breaker: The Service. Our server was awful. He was preoccupied when talking to us, and made a rude commend about my decision to accept HIS offer to put parmesan cheese on my pizza ('I wouldn't put it on that pizza, but...' Really??). And he generally had a pretension about him that made me never want to go back. Too bad, we love Italian, and were looking forward to our dinner there. Overall, the ambiance is great, but food is unremarkable and the service sucks. We won't be going back. read more

Pass on this place. Went there thanks to a wagjag deal, waste of time. Obnoxious waiter needed me to explain that since I have a reservation, I would like to sit at a table. we ordered a caprese salad and insalada mista to start. Caprese was bland and way too overpriced (16 dollars?), the mista was just meh We followed that with the fettucine bolognese. The bolognese was nice but it was ruined by far to undercooked pasta. We decided to skip dessert since so far everything unimpressed us. Thankfully with the wagjag deal, we only had to pay $15, which to be honest is pretty much the value of the meal. I have heard much better things about the 512 St Clair location, will not be returning to this one. read more

This restaurant serves fairly authentic Italian food. The offerings are comparable to Terroni for those of you who have been there. We tried the calamari. different types of Neapolitan pizza, as well as a pasta dish. All of them were well-executed. This is probably as good as it gets for the price that you will pay for these dishes. One of the nice things is that they also have risotto on the menu (although I have not tried it). The restaurant is a bit small so I am not sure what the noise level is like during the busy hours (we were there late when it was not so busy). Definitely worth a visit if you live in the neighborhood or happen to be passing by. read more

Outstanding food and service. As of 2015 these guys are the undisputed Pizza champions of Toronto. IMO. Pasta was great too. read more

Really, really good authentic Italian style pizza, great service. Tastes JUST like the pizza in Napoli. A completely different level from Pizza Pizza and Domino's, definite must-try if you're a pizza lover! read more

This place is amazing. They had beautiful fresh antipasti, including a free serving of incredible bread with 3 garnishes. I could have made a meal out of that alone. The fried risotto balls offer a great balance between light and heavy. When the pizza came I just wanted to savor the sight of this glorious preparation for some time. The margharita was perfect and the subtle flavors melted delicately in my mouth. Hands down the best pizza I've ever had. read more

Went on a date, very nice atmosphere and friendly service (with real italians and italian music!) The pizzas were great and tasty. The crust is not crispy but like good hot bread. This is a style (you like it or you don't). Real spicy oil was appreciated. The coffee was good. Overall a nice evening! Would come back read more

I love the chewy, VPN pizza and generally have enjoyed myself there - except last time we went as we were paying the table next to us fished a cockroach out of their drink!!!! BARF. Without that experience I would've given the Corso Italia location a solid 3 stars and 4 for the Christie location (better space/ambiance) but a roach in a drink is inexcusable! read more

Went with a Buytopia voucher with my wife. Bread: Was ok. Salad: Nice large portion, I shared with my wife. Mussels: The mussels themselves were small, likely because they're not in season. Sauce was good, just needed more of it infused into the mussels. Pizza: Not as good as Libretto or Margherita. Orrechiette: Overly rich, like a bar of butter was in the cream sauce. Service: Good, solid. With the abundance of choice in this city for Italian, I don't think I'd go back. read more

As a seasoned traveler and someone who regularly goes to Naples, I must say that this restaurant keeps to traditional Nepalese style pizza. The ingredients are fresh, the crust is made to perfection and the overall blend is unbelievable. Although the price was a bit higher than expected, the feel and vibe of the restaurant made up for it. read more

Great atmosphere in mid town serving authentic Napoleon style pizza. Service was authentic and great. Would definitely frequent here more often to try the other specialties which judging by tables next to me and my husband looked amazing. read more

Can't go wrong, great service, some of the best pizza in town, go for the ZENATO RIPASSA VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE, best wine on the list.

Nice little spot, the service was slow but they apologized and were very nice about the delays we experienced. The fried risotto balls are excellent to start, I ordered the Pizza do Parma which was average, but certainly not horrible or anything just a little disappointing. The menu was difficult to navigate and could use a refresh otherwise a decent overall meal that was reasonably priced. read more

Outstanding meal. My first meal in this great restaurant. Great staff, amazing atmosphere and one of the best meals I have had in some time. I will be back. read more

We walked in on a rainy Saturday looking to try their pizza, and it turns out that they had a special offer - $10 pizza lunch on Saturday! What a deal. The pizzas came out surprisingly quickly. The friendly waitress explained that they only need to cook for 90 seconds in the super-hot brick oven. So, so delicious. I will definitely be back! read more

This restaurant wasn't worthwhile for the expensive menu because: - the food and taste were nothing special. It was similar to other Italian restaurants minus the good taste - the calamari appetizer was overly salty. It was sprinkled with salt and the flavour was like any other fried and breaded calamari - the mussels appetizer tasted bland, and the mussels were tiny - the pizza was watery and not fully cooked - they claimed half price after 5pm for appetizers, but we were not granted this price because of some "miscommunication" when we called beforehand to check prices - the waiter was aggressive and standoff-ish, and he made us feel uncomfortable I paid $43 for 2 appetizers and one entree. Overall, this restaurant was not worthwhile for the price. We had much better at Marcello's Pizzaria just near this place. That place has stone oven pizza and the taste 100x better than this restaurant. read more

I've been to both of these restaurants. Great food, good prices. The only real complaint is that they don't take reservations. But if you go to one they will call the other and if they have room they will hold it for you (we've done that successfully). The one at 1182 St Clair is larger. They both have genuine wood burning pizza oven (from Italy apparently) and you can taste that. They also have some great appetizers. Prices are reasonable for quality food, four people with minimal drinking will run you $100-$120 with some appetizers. They have a decent but small wine selection. The only thing I didn't love was the Putanesca, I think it was the anchovies that put me off (usually I like them too). But try the pizzas for sure, really good. read more

The pizza is good, a little limited in variety, but that is the traditional thing, I guess. Does not feel very welcoming or comfortable to sit in but we often enjoy the take out. read more

12/12/2013 Edit " Best food ever. Sunday Dec. 8, 2013 eleven members of my family were invited to celebrate my mom's eighty-third birthday. I had ordered a preset menu that turned out to be incredible. Apitizers were my sons favourite tomato bruschetta, mixed greens salad with balsamic vinaigrette and supli which are rice balls. The next course was eggplant parmigiana. Delicious! My favourite dish was the seafood platter with this special noodle that I can't remember its name. I wanted to bring home the leftovers but was out numbered by by brother in law and his brother in law. I'm sure they enjoyed it the following day. I was asked by Sandrelle the owner what my moms favourite dish was and she included it in the menu. as a child my mom made the best gnocchi so she requested baked gnocchi. Because of the abundance of the gnocchi my mom was so happy to bring a whole platter home for lunch for the next day. By the time the dessert pizzas with bananas and strawberries arrived most of the guests were stuffed. I just want to thank the staff and the cook for such an amazing evening. Definitely going back for another celebration. read more

Decent, but we have much better options in the Corso Italia area. Bread is okay. Pasta is pretty good and the lunch specials are good value for money Pizza very average, and doesn't compare to Marcello's Recommend Marcello's or Ferro's instead. read more

Miles ahead of Terroni, and a serious competitor to Pizzeria Libretto, Pizza e Pazzi makes hands down the best pizza crust in the city. Choose either the classic Margherita, the Napolitana (anchovies and olives) or the Diavola (spicy salami) to experience the delicacy of the crust, the freshness of the tomato smear, and the creaminess of the excellent fior di latte. I actually prefer P e P's crust over Libretto's since it's cooked in the centre, whereas Libretto's is wet and too gooey for my taste. Homemade foccaccia and crusty bread are made from the same divine dough. This is heaven for bread lovers everywhere. read more

My favourite neapolitan pizza in this city. The dough is thin, firm on the bottom but still has some chewiness to it which I love. The flavour is so well balanced as well. After trying Pizza e Pazzi I haven't been back to Libretto, QMP or any others. read more

Really enjoying the pizza, way better than Libretto or Terroni. The fresh burrata is to die as a shared antipasto.